Dry process vermilion, also known as cinnibar
China
15th Century
Source: Sloggett, R., Kerry, A., & Nugent, K. (1999). Science in the Service of Religion and Art: Analysis of Pigments in Middle Eastern Manuscripts. The University of Melbourne Library Journal, 5(1), 20-24.
Recipe Details
Ingredients
mercuric acid, sulphur
Preparation Steps
Manufactured by heating mercuric acid and sulphur together (p. 22). In MUL 134, it appeared to be highly bound in a resinous medium (p. 22).
Original Recipe Text
Manufactured by heating mercuric acid and sulphur together (p. 22). In MUL 134, it appeared to be highly bound in a resinous medium (p. 22).
Evidence
"Dry process vermilion, also known as cinnibar, was produced in China where it was manufactured by heating mercuric acid and sulphur together to form mercuric sulphide. It is used extensively in both eastern and western manuscripts."
Remarks
Found in page 279 of MUL 3, building illustrations in MUL 17, and palm leaves (mixed with lapis and orpiment). Used in MUL 86 and in an orange petal of MUL 87 in a finely ground form (p. 22).
Scientific Analysis
Chemical Compositionmercuric sulphide
Analytical Techniques
raman
Certainty Level
Confirmed
Instrumentally Verified
Verified
Metadata
Material Type
pigment
Binderresinous medium
ColorOrange
RegionChina
Approx. Year1450
Source Information
AuthorSloggett, R., Kerry, A., & Nugent, K.
CollectionChina
Language
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